60A - PROPERTY DISPOSITION POLICY

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supportive social services, community agriculture, public transportation, renewable energy infrastructure, community-based cooperative enterprise. The City must send a written offer to sell or lease the property to notify organizations, entities, and neighborhood groups, including nonprofit housing development entities and community land trusts, at least 60 days before notifying the public. The City recognizes that the number of community organizations changes over time so the SOI solicitation will be conducted as an 'open recruitment' so that the list of organizations and entities may be continuously refreshed over time. An application form will be developed. Information requested may include, but is not limited to the following: • Property sought, for what purpose, including the community use and benefit, and whether for purchase or lease • Name of organization • Type of organization • Age of organization • Description of commitment to the provision of community benefit(s) • Organizational financial capacity • Experience with controlling and managing real property • Description of how the organization will handle property management • Description of how property will be operated and maintained (Operations and Maintenance Plan) 6. REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ASSETS AND INTERESTS Conformance with Provisions of the Municipal Code: Sections 2-706, 2- 706.1, 2-706.2, 2-707, 2-708, 2-709, and 2-710 of the Santa Ana, CA Code of Ordinances govern sale of real property by the City (copy attached). Notably, Section 2-706 provides for sale to the highest bidder unless another method of sale is authorized by the City Council by not less than a 2/3 vote (See Sec. 2- 709). Provisions contained in this Real Estate Disposition Policy provide additional guidance in the disposition of real property assets, but in the case of conflict, the Municipal code and its provisions govern. 60A-29